thunderbeast
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Advice for getting off adderall, Xanax by myself
Ive been in recovery for years and was used to life sober for a long time. I started grad school and my doctor put me on adderall, which at first seemed miraculous. Now I?m abusing it, running out of my script early, and using more than I intended once I start. The Xanax I use to combat the anxiety from the adderall once I start to come down. I also sometimes take klonopin for sleep or if I run out of Xanax.
I can?t tell anyone I?m doing this. It would cause enormous damage in my life. I want to try to do it on my own. I just want to know what to expect from withdrawing, how to taper, how to deal with cravings, a timeline for tapering, and otc meds that can help soften the harshness of withdrawal symptoms. I have two kids and can?t sleep my life away. I have school as well. I can?t tell my husband it would ruin our marriage.
My daily intake of adderall is 30-60 msg
Daily Xanax is 2mgs
Klonopin is not daily but is 1 mg when taken
I?ve been using all regularly for 7 months
I know these aren?t crazy amounts but I still fear cold turkey would not be safe.
I?m looking for advice and support, even help coming up with a timeline for tapering, suggestions for decreasing side effects of withdrawal etc.
Please don?t bother with surrendering to the Lord. I am an Atheist. Not spiritual whatsoever. That approach just doesn?t quite work for me.
Thank you
Ive been in recovery for years and was used to life sober for a long time. I started grad school and my doctor put me on adderall, which at first seemed miraculous. Now I?m abusing it, running out of my script early, and using more than I intended once I start. The Xanax I use to combat the anxiety from the adderall once I start to come down. I also sometimes take klonopin for sleep or if I run out of Xanax.
I can?t tell anyone I?m doing this. It would cause enormous damage in my life. I want to try to do it on my own. I just want to know what to expect from withdrawing, how to taper, how to deal with cravings, a timeline for tapering, and otc meds that can help soften the harshness of withdrawal symptoms. I have two kids and can?t sleep my life away. I have school as well. I can?t tell my husband it would ruin our marriage.
My daily intake of adderall is 30-60 msg
Daily Xanax is 2mgs
Klonopin is not daily but is 1 mg when taken
I?ve been using all regularly for 7 months
I know these aren?t crazy amounts but I still fear cold turkey would not be safe.
I?m looking for advice and support, even help coming up with a timeline for tapering, suggestions for decreasing side effects of withdrawal etc.
Please don?t bother with surrendering to the Lord. I am an Atheist. Not spiritual whatsoever. That approach just doesn?t quite work for me.
Thank you